AFLW Alternative home grounds for the Brisbane Lions?

[MightyFighting]

I don't know much about what suburban grounds exist in Brisbane, but I understand that the South Pine Sports Complex is small, has no seats and little cover, is a long way from central Brisbane and has no train station and inadequate parking. In other words, it's not ideal.

Are there any more suitable grounds in Brisbane that could be used by the Lions' women, or potentially redeveloped for that purpose?

 

[L Dizz]

I don't know much about what suburban grounds exist in Brisbane, but I understand that the South Pine Sports Complex is small, has no seats and little cover, is a long way from central Brisbane and has no train station and inadequate parking. In other words, it's not ideal.

Are there any more suitable grounds in Brisbane that could be used by the Lions' women, or potentially redeveloped for that purpose?

Short answer: no.

The only ground (other than the Gabba which is unavailable at this time of the year due to cricket) that is bigger is at Burpengary. That's even further from the CBD, also has no shade, decent public transport, or seats. Although it has a nice hill, so viewing for the most part is pretty good.

If we'd been given the green light/funding for an updated training facility 5+ years ago when we first wanted it, we'd likely have an appropriate venue as we wanted something that could host preseason games. Hopefully the recent publicity will draw attention to this need.

 

[MightyFighting]

Is there any reason why the Exhibition Ground couldn't be made suitable for AFLW?

http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=20

 

[L Dizz]

Is there any reason why the Exhibition Ground couldn't be made suitable for AFLW?

http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=20

It's waaay too small with redevelopments. And it's basically surrounded by inner city apartment buildings, so there's probably noise restraints.

 

[baaaall!]

Is there any reason why the Exhibition Ground couldn't be made suitable for AFLW?

http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=20

Size potentially an issue? is 157m x 129m according to the google maps measuring tool. (Including the dirt tracks)

 

[Fatcat08]

Is there any reason why the Exhibition Ground couldn't be made suitable for AFLW?

http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=20

interestingly enough, greg swann has said they've been approached by the RNA (who run showgrounds) about womens games being played there. Would take a lot of redevelopment though, its pretty tiny and surrounded by a dirt track.

 

[Caputo]

I am a wrap for Showgrounds. Could make a better atmosphere. Close to city.

 

[BringBackTorps]

Size potentially an issue? is 157m x 129m according to the google maps measuring tool. (Including the dirt tracks)

Any chance (if there is abutting, "vacant"land), an extra 20 mtrs length, & 20 mtrs width approx., could be added?

 

[Fatcat08]

Any chance (if there is abutting, "vacant"land), an extra 20 mtrs length, & 20 mtrs width approx., could be added?

Given they've recently developed a whole bunch of showgrounds land into hotels and restaurants I would tend to doubt it. Would need to demolish grandstands then

 

[SilvaComet]

Just read on the AFL app that there have been talks of moving out to Springfield for training, possible home ground?


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[SilvaComet]

Short answer: no.

The only ground (other than the Gabba which is unavailable at this time of the year due to cricket) that is bigger is at Burpengary. That's even further from the CBD, also has no shade, decent public transport, or seats. Although it has a nice hill, so viewing for the most part is pretty good.

If we'd been given the green light/funding for an updated training facility 5+ years ago when we first wanted it, we'd likely have an appropriate venue as we wanted something that could host preseason games. Hopefully the recent publicity will draw attention to this need.

Welp, your dreams came true.

 

[Fatcat08]

Just read on the AFL app that there have been talks of moving out to Springfield for training, possible home ground?


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

https://thereservespringfield.com.au/